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ABOUT NETBALL NEW ZEALAND:
Netball New Zealand (NNZ) is the national body responsible for leading, growing and sustaining one of Aotearoa's most loved sports with over 150,000 registered members and more than 300,000 participants nationwide. Netball is the largest sport for women and girls in New Zealand, underpinned by a strong community network and high-performance success on the world stage. From grassroots through to the Silver Ferns, Netball New Zealand connects and inspires communities through netball while driving high performance success and sustainable growth.
 
Netball New Zealand is entering a pivotal phase - with an opportunity to reset, rebuild and position the organisation for long-term sustainability and success.
 
ROLE SUMMARY
Reporting to the Board, the CEO will lead the delivery of NNZ's strategy, performance and long-term sustainability. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for:

• Leading the delivery of NNZ's strategic priorities and future direction.
• Growing commercial revenue across partnerships, broadcast and digital.
• Supporting both elite performance outcomes and a thriving community game.
• Rebuilding organisational culture, trust and alignment across the netball community.
• Strengthening relationships across the netball system and key stakeholders.
• Acting as the public face and trusted ambassador of the sport.
• Providing visible, values-led leadership across both community and high-performance.

 
ABOUT YOU:
We are looking for an experienced senior leader with the ability to lead complex organisations, deliver strategy, lead people and drive commercial outcomes.
 
You will bring:

• Proven CEO or senior executive leadership experience in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive revenue growth and financial sustainability.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence and a visible, people-first leadership style.
• Experience leading organisational transformation and cultural change.
• An understanding of the New Zealand sporting landscape (or similar membership-based environments).
• A commitment to values-led leadership, including alignment with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

A background working in sport, events, entertainment or member-based organisations is advantageous, but not essential.
 
Why Join Netball New Zealand?
This is a rare opportunity to lead the largest female participation sport in New Zealand at a defining moment in its journey - shaping its future across community, commercial and high-performance pathways.
 
APPLICATIONS CLOSE - Monday 13th April 2026

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